Chiefs. Braves. Redskins. Is it time to ban offensive school mascots?

Some mascots have been around so long, we forget that what they stand for isn’t always 100-percent P.C. Bulldogs? Fine. Hornets? Sure. But Chiefs? Redskins? Braves? Now that just might be crossing the line, according to civil rights groups across...

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What do you think: Will fining bullies' parents make a difference?

A Wisconsin town is taking the blame of bullying out of the hands of children, and placing it into the hands of their parents, the Huffington Post reports. This “parent-liability” approach is an attempt by the Monona City Council to...

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A blush-worthy punishment: How would you feel if your mom did this?

For centuries, parents have experimented with methods to teach their kids the concept of right and wrong. Every once and a while, a new solution tests the boundaries of what’s acceptable. Thankfully, spanking and other types of physical discipline are...

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Declare a thumb war to stop teens from texting and driving

Texting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous things you can do, more so than drinking and driving. It makes a crash 23 times more likely to occur, but 77 percent of teens don't think it's a problem...

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Weigh in: Does Facebook have a responsibility to police hate speech?

Earlier this week, activists took to social media and online petition sites to fight against hate speech--particularly the variety that arises on thematic Facebook pages, many of which promote violence against women. Yesterday, after several large advertisers refused to continue...

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Your purse is disgusting: Germy gross-outs you need to know about

We know we should wipe down our cell phones and wash our hands, but we hardly ever spare a thought for the bags we drag everywhere. According to a new study, though, purses are pretty much the germiest things we...

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What is Memorial Day, anyway?

You get the day off from school, but do you have any idea why? We've got the 411 on the national holiday that announces the arrival of summer. What’s it all about? Memorial Day is a national holiday that was created to honor those...

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Wisconsin teen wins Doodle 4 Google contest!

Today, Google replaced their standard logo with a fresh doodle--not an unusual move for the company, but today's doodle is particularly special: It's the winner of their 2013 Doodle 4 Google contest. The illustration, created by Sabrina Brady, a senior...

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Jessie makes fun of...food allergies? Hmm.

We love us some Jessie--I mean, with Debby Ryan, Peyton List and the rest of the crew, how could you not? But when we heard the latest news from Disney HQ, we were a little, well, miffed, shall we say. Apparently...

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Want to help Oklahoma City? Here's how

Yesterday a two-mile wide tornado hit Moore, right outside of Oklahoma City. In its chaotic wake, the storm destroyed houses, communities and even an elementary school, while taking 24 lives. The wreckage is massive, and the pain is widespread—the whole GL office was devastated...

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